Star Wars Escape Pod

In this seventh-anniversary episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod podcast, co-hosts Blake and Darian chat casually about recent news, upcoming projects, and merchandise. Discuss the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the Endor-inspired Outpost 181 bed and breakfast, and the trailer and upcoming January 20, 2027 release date for Ahsoka season two. The hosts also dive into a fan debate regard...

Another Cantina Banter this week! Nice and chill the way we like it. Turns out Blake went to visit the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art recently and we had some questions about the facility. Funded entirely by George Lucas at a cost of $1 to $1.5 billion, the massive five-story building spans over 300,000 square feet and features extensive galleries, theaters, a research library, and gardens. Blake s...

Zero Company chat is not over here! Wait for our spoiler-centric review coming later once we've all finished the game! Although by the time this podcast drops we may have in fact finished it. In the meantime, our friends AJ, and Reid both return to Star Wars Escape Pod for a chat on the game, both AJ and Reid have been around for our reviews in the past for both books and games alike so here we ar...

This week we had our special guest Aaron on to chat all about Star Wars Unlimited! The TCG taking the fandom by storm these days. The card game from FFG has been out since March 8 2024 with Spark of Rebellion leading the way. Aaron has been deep into the game for quite some time, works as a judge for local events, and plays the game with passion. We had the privilege of not only hanging out this e...

We all love talking about Star Wars. Here on the podcast our group REALLY loves talking about Star Wars. After seven years of making many hours of content for YOU and so many other Star Wars fans out there, we are proud to say (not including this episode) the podcast episodes total at: 508 hours, 5 minutes and 2 seconds. It would take 509 C60 cassettes, 332 C90 cassettes, 412 CDs, or 14820 floppy...

From D23 we take a look at the new Ahsoka Season 2 trailer and run a detailed breakdown shot by shot. News from Galaxies Edge about a Fortnite collaboration, and we talk about our experience watching the recent Visions Presents project for The Ninth Jedi with a few more star wars tid bits of news to chat about as well.   Check out the Star Wars Archives link in our description for a database of al...

In this episode, we dive into another edition of "Bogan's Advocate" to take a hard look at Solo: A Star Wars Story. To keep things interesting, we split the crew 50-50 to argue positions completely opposite of how we actually feel. On the positive side, we give credit where it's due: the movie's gritty, classic Star Wars atmosphere, Bradford Young's dynamic cinematography, Donald Glover’s incredib...

"Rogue... Rogue One!". The legendary Star Wars movie pitched by John Knoll directed by Gareth Edwards and brought to the big screen in December of 2016. Today we do yet another very challenging thing, we play Bogan's Advocate. Now we all love this movie so there's going to be some gripes here today but that's the game son! Along with a few tid bits of star wars news and chat, join the crew and hav...

Grab a drink (it's tradition!) and buckle into the escape pod, because the crew — Josh, Blake, Darian, Bryce, and Kirk blasting in "from down under" — is back after way too long apart for a jam-packed episode of Star Wars Escape Pod. We kick things off previewing the horror-tinged fan short Dead Echo: Tales from the 501st, dish out "Pablo points and poodoos" for the returning crew regarding The Ma...

This week we dive into the final issue of Star Wars Insider, an interview inside this issue from Kathleen Kennedy herself with a message to Star Wars Fans and readers of Insider. Along with that, we offer some casual banter right here as usual in the Cantina, lets get into it! Check out the Star Wars Archives link in our description for a database of all 400+ episodes! Orbitkey Disney Collection A...

Prepare for Another Happy Landing! This jam-packed episode serves as the ultimate love letter to a galaxy far, far away. This week, we are thrilled to welcome back special guest Molly for an energetic discussion that proves Star Wars magic is well and truly here to stay! Join us celebrating five years of The Bad Batch, the theatrical release of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, and plenty of deli...

After more than 200 issues, Star Wars Insider will end its current run in 2026. The official Star Wars magazine first launched under the Insider moniker in 1994, part of an evolution that began with the Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine. This week we take a quiet dive into some of the highlights of the final two Star Wars Insider magazines. In issue 236 we explore 10 years of Rogue One.  In issue 237 we...

Join Josh, Blake, Dr. Steve, and Matt this week for a deep dive into Master of Evil! Written by Adam Christopher, this Star Wars novel explores a young Darth Vader in his dark prime, told through the eyes of Imperial Royal Guard Halland Goth.  Check out our other book reviews here! Dr Steve Ellerhoffs Podcast! May The Force Be With Jung Buy the book! https://www.amazon.ca/Jung-Star-Wars-Contempora...

Six years, five months, and a whole lot of anticipation have finally led to this moment. The Mandalorian and Grogu has officially arrived in theaters, and the Star Wars Escape Pod team is analyzing our first watch. In this episode, we go deep into spoiler territory to explore the critical narrative shift from the small screen to the silver screen, breaking down executive producer Jon Favreau's cho...

In this final after-show episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod podcast, we dive into the dramatic conclusion of Maul: Shadow Lord. We celebrate becoming founding members of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and successfully score tickets for next year's Star Wars Celebration—despite the chaotic online queue. As we dive deep into Shadow Lord, we analyze the "scary again" version of Darth Vader, compa...

STAR WARS DAY 2026 is here! We always celebrate May the 4th here on Star Wars Escape Pod—boy, that is a lot of "Star Wars" for one sentence. As usual, we’re diving into the latest news and headlines hitting the galaxy this week. Watto and Yogurt shouted "MERCHANDISING," and we came running with our annual Star Wars deals infomercial—you betcha it’s always a good time (and Phil absolutely loves thi...

This week on the Star Wars Escape Pod, Josh and the crew are diving into a double-feature "Aftershow" for the latest action-packed chapters of Maul Shadow Lord! From Chapter 7: Call to Oblivion, where Maul faces off against the 11th Brother while dealing with a glitchy mechanical leg, to Chapter 8: The Creeping Fear, featuring high-octane speeder chases and dark visions of Darth Sidious, this epis...

Strap in for a lively after-show, but before diving into the deep end, the guys swap some major Star Wars news, specifically dishing on the 50th-anniversary Celebration coming to LA in 2027—including some pretty funny sticker-shock over those VIP tickets and some more star wars news! We have Maul episode 6&7 on the menu tonight, with the Empire locking down a city to the "power partner" potent...

In this episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod, the crew dives into the shadow-filled world of Maul: Shadow Lord as we recap the latest two chapters, "Whispers in the Unknown" and "Pride and Vengeance". Join us break down the psychological mind games between a seasoned, wiser Maul and the runaway Padawan, Devon, including a tense tea ceremony that proves the former Sith apprentice has traded some of...

This week, we launch a brand-new Aftershow dedicated to the thrilling animated successor to The Clone Wars and the ongoing saga of Maul: Shadow Lord! We’re breaking down the first two episodes of Season 1, diving deep into the dark world of Janix and the standout characters that caught our eye. Plus, we’re serving up a hot cup of Star Wars news: is Lucasfilm really sidelining Mara Jade? We discuss...

Join the crew of the Star Wars Escape Pod as they reach an epic conclusion of the "Bogan’s Advocate" series. In this final installment covering the Skywalker Saga, the hosts and special guest Dr. Steve Ellerhoff take on the challenge of debating the franchise's most divisive entry: The Rise of Skywalker. Following the unique "Bogan's Advocate" format, the participants must argue against their own...

Prepare for a chat about the most polarizing chapter of the sequel trilogy with the Star Wars Escape Pod’s "Bogan’s Advocate" session for The Last Jedi. In this episode, the crew tackles the subversion of expectations head-on, from the startling introduction of a disillusioned Luke Skywalker to the "no-twist" revelation of Rey’s parentage. While the crew marvels at the film's top-tier cinematograp...

Step into the Star Wars Escape Pod for a spirited, "Bogan’s Advocate" debate where fans take on the ultimate challenge: defending the parts of the Skywalker Saga they actually dislike. In this episode, the crew dives into The Force Awakens, grappling with whether it’s a brilliant, beautiful continuation of the franchise or a nostalgic "reboot" that plays it too safe. From praising Adam Driver’s in...

In this episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod, Josh is joined by co-host Blake and friends Dan and Matt to revisit and re-evaluate the Disney+ series, The Acolyte. A year after the show's initial release, the crew provides fresh perspectives by reviewing the season through both release and chronological viewing orders. Dive deep into the series' technical execution, critiquing the "clunky" editing a...

In this episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod podcast, Josh and the crew dive into the "Bogan's Advocate" segment to take an honest, critical look at Return of the Jedi. A massive 85-foot Lego Venator project intrugues us this week, and a breakdown of the Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl teaser!  The heart of our episode this week features a deep dive into fan-favorite controversies, including the "...